The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic F (Autogas) (08 - 11) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
€ 19,800

€ 24,900

€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic is 1.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
58.1
68.5
77.4
57.9
69.1
77
68.5 in
Width
69.1 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.1 in
Height
57.9 in
103.1
173.8
103.9
175.6
173.8 in
Length
175.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.55 %

General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
GH
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EL15
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
106 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
105 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
109 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
▶ REPLAY
27.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
27.35 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
22 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
17 mpg
city
34 mpg
27 mpg
highway
52 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
244 mi
Range
633 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
244 mi
633 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
157.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
111 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
157.7 kWh
111 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft